By: Lemony Snicket “The Baudelaire orphans looked worriedly out the window. They weren’t very happy about just being dropped off in a strange place, as if they were a pizza being delivered instead of three children all alone in the world.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill *This post contains spoilersContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill”
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All the Pretty Horses
By: Cormac McCarthy “Between the wish and the thing the world lies waiting.” Cormac McCarthy, All the Pretty Horses All the Pretty Horses is book one in Cormac McCarthy’s Border Triology. I read this book a couple of weeks ago and wanted to finish up my post given the recent passing of the author. ThisContinue reading “All the Pretty Horses”
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window
By: Lemony Snicket “It is very easy to say that the important thing is to try your best, but if you are in real trouble the most important thing is not trying your best, but getting to safety.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window *This post contains spoilers for The WideContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window”
The Testing
By: Joelle Charbonneau “Take my time. Never second-guess myself. Almost always my first instinct will be the correct one.” Joelle Charbonneau, The Testing *This post contains spoilers Overview In the United Commonwealth, those chosen to lead must first pass the testing. A series of challenges designed to examine who a person is under any circumstance.Continue reading “The Testing”
Final Girls
By: Riley Sager “I was friendly but friendless. Approachable yet purposefully aloof. I saw no point in getting too close with anyone.” Riley Sager, Final Girls *This post contains spoilers If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a Final Girl, they are usually used to describe the one girl who makes it to theContinue reading “Final Girls”
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room
By: Lemony Snicket “It is remarkable that different people will have different thoughts when they look at the same thing.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room *This post contains spoilers As I probably mentioned in my review/discussion of The Bad Beginning, this is not my first read through of the series.Continue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room”
Hidden Bodies By: Caroline Kepnes
“The real horror of my life is not that I’ve killed some terrible people. The real horror is that the people I’ve loved didn’t love me back.” Caroline Kepnes, Hidden Bodies Overview: Joe Goldberg needs a fresh start. A place where no one knows him or the secrets that he has left behind. LA isContinue reading “Hidden Bodies By: Caroline Kepnes”
The Sugar Queen By: Sarah Addison Allen
“I think Heaven will be like a first kiss.” Sarah Addison Allen, The Sugar Queen Overview: Josie is used to hiding secrets; her travel brochures, snack supply and feelings for a certain mailman to name a few. But her biggest secret comes in the form of an acquaintance, Della Lee who she discovers hiding outContinue reading “The Sugar Queen By: Sarah Addison Allen”
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit By: Scott Cawthon & Elley Cooper
“Good. That’s what I want. To grant your wishes and make you happy.” Scott Cawthon, Into the Pit (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1) *This post contains spoilers* Overview: Set in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe Into the Pit is a collection of short stories with a common theme: Be care full what youContinue reading “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit By: Scott Cawthon & Elley Cooper”
The Giver By: Lois Lowry
“He knew that there was no quick comfort for emotions like those. They were deeper and they did not need to be told. They were felt.” Lois Lowry, The Giver Wow! It is rare for me to come across a book that captures my attention so well. I bought this book on a whim inContinue reading “The Giver By: Lois Lowry”
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